Why such a fuss

In this episode Laura and I explain how Training Progress can support business and GDPR processes.  The GDPR has some key processes that any organisation must follows and so it's important to have a robust system that can support them.  The regulation also demands that in order for an organisation to fulfil its obligations it must have supporting processes that fit within the organisation's operat...

In today’s episode Laura Shaw, who is the Business Development manager at Training Progress and in a previous life a vet surgeon, and I are continuing our discussion on how the Training Progress system can be used as a document management system.    If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at  info@cvgsolutions.co.uk  alternatively on social...

In today’s episode I’m joined by Laura Shaw, who is the Business Development manager at Training Progress and in a previous life a vet surgeon. Laura and I have taken the opportunity to discuss how Training Progress can support  a GDPR implementation and maintenance and how Laura and her team are using for that exact purpose. I also explain how I use it with my clients to support my GDPR training....

Where is the data kept?  Are you using a shared environment to store your data to facilitate collaboration amongst your workforce? if you are, what are the things that you should be aware of with regards to data protection and security? Do you know if a cross data transfer is taking place?  and if so, do you know if the correct safeguards are in place.  what about USB?  yes, some organisations are...

When it comes to working from home from a GDPR perspective several things should be considered.  First of all security.  Secondly remote working policies  Organisation must bear in mind that the employee has a right to privacy in their home and I explain what this means and how the organisation, perhaps unintentionally can over step the mark.  While James talks to us what consideration should be t...

What is a Data Controller and what is a Data Processor?     These are two key roles within the GDPR and it is important to understand which role your organisation fulfils to determine and understand your legal obligations.  In some instances you might be fulfilling both roles, and so it's essential to be aware what your business obligations are under one role and what your business obligations are...

James, from Uptech, and myself will be discussing all of the measures that an organisation can take to avoid a data breach.  From: Technical security measures such as password and encryption Physical security measures organisation security measures and some other obvious measures   If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at info@cvgsolutions...

Everyone is talking about it so I thought I'll do a podcast with my view and explain how it could all have been avoided if they had applied GDPR and Data Protection by Design.  People would have not lost their lives, their savings, their livelihood etc...  Happy listening!    If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at info@cvgsolutions.co.uk...

In this episode I share with you 3 real cases in which HR and GDPR meet and how to go about it the right way.  I will explore how consent is not always the answer to everything which HR tends to use for everything. what steps to take when using 3rd parties in an employer/employee scenario and what exceptions are available during a negotiation.   If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it...

What should you do if you have a data breach? James and I are discussing what actions an organisation should be taking in the event of a data breach.  Such as consider whether the data impacted was personal data and if so the categories of data, are you the controller or the processor, what type of data breach it was, was the breach intentional or unintentional.  Assessing the impact of the data b...

Do you know what a data breach is?  would you be able to identify it if it presented itself to you?  If the answer is No or Yes but it's a shake yes – then it might be worth you listening to this short podcast.  Not only it provides you with a definition of a data breach that will enable you to recognise and identify them it also tells you what actions you should be taken and when it is appropriat...

In this episode James and I are sharing some data security incidents that have recently taken place to keep you up to date. The first covers the IT provider CTS who provides IT system to conveyancing firms which has suffered a cyber-attack, and a large number of conveyancing solicitors are unable to access the data and therefore complete the required legal transaction as part of buying and selling...

Did you know that sending an email to wrong email address is the most common breach? In fact is one of the top breaches reported to the ICO and while they seem innocent on the surface they can cause real harm to individuals.  In this episode I will be sharing some tips on how to avoid these type of data breaches - so listen in! :-)   If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to...

In this episode the focus is on data transfer, which is a complex subject and can be confusing.   We have taken this subject right back to the basic with the aim to provide clarity and understanding. What is a data transfer? The different types of data transfer  What safeguards you need to put in place if the transfer is to a country that does not have an adequacy status.  ⭐ at the time of this r...

In this episode James and I are exploring how GDPR & Cyber Security apply to different size businesses.  Solopreneur, microbusinesses, large SME and charities. This is a question that we often get asked so we thought to tackle it in this podcast   If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at info@cvgsolutions.co.uk alternatively on social...

Any organisation large or small should have am induction process and as part of this process training should be featuring rather high.  The new member should be given an overview of the organisation, how to access and use the tools for the job and they should also be trained in GDPR.  This applies to both permanent/temporary staff and volunteers.  In fact it should apply to contractor/self-employe...

Have you ever wondered whether you are taking the right steps after selecting the candidate?  perhaps there's something you've missed or something you should be doing differently. Fear not, Kate from JennettsHRSolution and myself are coming to the rescue.  Listen to this podcast to find out if a privacy notice should be included in conjunction with the employment contract and if you are collecting...

In this episode Kate and I are exploring the various channels available to employers to attract talent and not just volume but high calibre talent.   We also discuss how to be perceived as an employer of choice and what information should be included in the job description to ensure the organisation is tapping into the right pool.  And as always I talk about what GDPR obligations you should consid...

is it Privacy Notice or Privacy Policy?  there is much confusion on this topic not only on the right terminology but also its purpose and function.  There is also the misconception that it needs to be a boring long document and while it does have contain certain information it can take many forms. and does a business just need one of this?  and once is loaded on the website that's it job done?  or...

In this episode James and I are covering not only what policies are required from a GDPR and IT perspective, we also discuss the difference between the two and the different perspectives.  Often this area can be a bit muddy and unclear leaving businesses confused as to what it's required. If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at info@cvgso...

Data retention is often talked about and int this episode I'm sharing some key points on this topic and James tells us how technology can support an organisation to stay in line with their retention policy.  If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at info@cvgsolutions.co.uk alternatively on social media just search for CVG Solutions we are o...

Today we are going to focus on ‘How to select the best candidate from multiple applicants’ Kate from JennettsHRSolutions is sharing some techniques to help selecting the right candidate while I will be covering the use of psychosomatic testing as part of the recruitment process.  How the data collected from these type of tests is medical data, which consequently falls under the special category da...

In this episode Kate from JennettsHRSolutions will be exploring Fair/unfair process What not to ask the candidate Interview techniques while I will be covering what data an employer or recruiter is likely to collect during the recruitment process, what should and should not be collected and common pitfalls. If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be re...

In this episode we are joined by Kate Jennett from Jennetts HR Solutions and we discuss what candidates are looking for in an employer in particular the new generations.   If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at info@cvgsolutions.co.uk alternatively on social media just search for CVG Solutions we are on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram o...

What is the difference between Cyber Security and Information Security (ISO 27001)?  This and more is what James,  from Uptech, a Cyber Security specialist) and I will be covering in this episode.   If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at info@cvgsolutions.co.uk alternatively on social media just search for CVG Solutions we are on LinkedI...